Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 98, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 April 1916 — Page 1

No. 98.

GERMAN NEWSPAPERS ARE CALM IN CRISIS

Germans, However, Take Grave View of Situation —Press Advises Public to Keep Quiet. The German tone since the receipt of the American note is one of calmness and the press, while regarding the situation as serious, urges the public to withhold comment. The newspapers unite in showing confidence in the German government and express confidence that it will act along lines of national dignity and respect for neutral rights and international law as well as for vital German interests. The feeling prevails there that President Wilson has not been fair in demanding that submarine warfare against the enemies of Germany cease and failing to do anything to stop the English blockade against Germany with a view of starving the Germans. Response to the note is expected within a few days.

There will be 48 graduates from the Baptist college at Franklin this year, the largest class in the history of the school. Miss Pearl Babcock, of this city, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Babcock, is one of the garduates. Harold Dickinson, of near Goodland, is also in the class. Miss Babcock expects to teach school during the coming year. YESTERDAY'S RESULTS NATIONAL LEAGUE. Pittsburg 0; Chicago 3. Cincinnati 1; St. Louis 2. AMERICAN LEAGUE. Detroit 2; Chicago 3. Cleveland 14; St. Louis 2. — AMERICAN ASSOCIATION. Minneapolis 1; Indianapolis 0. Toledo 7; Kansas City.O. Milwaukee 6; Columbus 3. Louisville 6; St. Paul 1.

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The Evening Republican.

U. S. WILL STAY A LITTLE LONGER

Scott and Funston Think They Should and So Does Baker—Will Seek Carranza Aid. The pursuit of Villa has been halted pending arrangements for the further co-operation of Carranza and his troops. The American forces are to’ remain in Mexico but are to be concentrated at some point meaner the Mexican border. This is the situation as given out by Secretary Baker following a conference with the president, based upon the recommendation of General Funston through Major General Hugh L. Scott, the chief of staff, who was sent to the border last week to carry first hand his impressions to the president. General Funston recommended a redistribution of the troops and his recommendation was approved and the distribution left to General Funston. The president is said to fear that complete withdrawal would meet the opposition of congress and the people of the country and might tend to intervention, go the president and the first chief of Mexico are to enter into some agreement favorable to the two countries and then our troops will be “gradually withdrawn.” The policy of watchful waiting will then be resumed.

CZAR NEAR DEATH IS BERLIN RUMOR

Emperor Nicholas Wounded By Bomb Dropped From Austrian Aircraft During Recent Raid. A Berlin dispatch says that Emperor Nicholas of Russia narrowly escaped death from bombs thrown from Austrian aircraft. The emperor was reviewing troops in company with General Brussiloff when suddenly 'a ffyer appeared and dropped many bombs among the troops. The emperor was hit and had a narrow escape fram death, says the dispatch.

Max Kepner Closed Deal For Farm In York State.

Max. Kepner, who several months ago took an option on a farm near Jamestown, N. Y., returned Sunday from a trip there. He closed the deal for the purchase and rented the farm to the man who now occupies it. Howard Ames, who went to New York with him, hired out as a farm hand the day after he arrived there. Ross Porter and Faye Clarke were at Jamestown and were very favorably impressed with the agricultural and investment possibilities but had not yet decided definitely on what they would do except that they would remain in New York.

Monon Freight Ditched When Brake Beam Drops.

Bloomington, Ind., April 23.—Extra Monon freight train No. 82 was wrecked at Woodyard, five miles north of here, today when a brake beam dropped down in the middle of the train. Eight cars loaded with stone and coal were derailed, but no one was injured. All traffic was delayed ten hours while a wreck train from here was clearing the wreckage. Passenger trains were detoured over the Illinois Central by way of Switz City. Harry Oigden, of Lafayette, was the engineer on the train.

Cafeteria Dinner at Christian Church.

The ladies of the Christian church will serve dinner in their church dining room, Wednesday evening, April 26, from 5 to 7 o’clock. MENU. Ham with horseradish 10c Creamed chicken ...10c Miashed potatoes with gravy .....5c Noodles 5c Spaghetti and tomato ............5c Baked beans .5c Potato salad 5c Cabbage salad '..5c Cottage cheese 5c Deviled egg lc Pickle . lc Olives -I® Bread lc Butter .- lc Fruit salad with whipped cream. .10c Pie alamode 10c Pie .5c Ice cream 10c Cake ....5c Coffee ........... .............5c Tea 5c

. > If it’s Electrical let Leo Mecklenburg dolt. Phone 621

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, MONDAY, APRIL 24, 1916.

LITTLE KASTNER BOY DIED EASTER SUNDAY

12-Year-Old Son of William Kastner Died From Severe Shock of Runaway Accident. Warren Kastner, the 12-year-oid son of William O. Kastner, who was hurt last Thursday morning in a runaway while plowing at the W .W. Sage farm, died Sunday morning at the home of his parents at about 7 o’clock. The little lad never recovered from the shock caused by the accident. When the leg was broken the large bone of the thigh protruded from the skin at the knee about six inches.

Warren was in the fifth grade in the public school and all his little friends will mourn his sad death. There are, besides the boy’s parents, three sister to mourn his death. The unfortuante parents of the boy came to Newland last year from Pekin, 111., and put out an onion crop which was a total failure because of the heavy rains. Some of the people of Rensselaer have come to their assistance by helping Rev. Curnick in collecting enough money to send the body back to the former home in Illinois.

Easter Observance at the Presbyterian Church Enjoyable.

The cantata “The Risen Lord,” given Sunday afternoon by the choir of the Presbyterian church, under the direction of Mrs. Loren Sage, was enjoyed by all the people that the seating capacity of the church would admit. Besides the choir of fifteen voices and the regular organist, Mrs. A. H. Hopkins, and pianist, Mrs. C. C. Warner, the following persons assisted in the accompaniment: Mrs. E. L. Hollingsworth, harpist; Misses Ruth Wood and Mary Brown, violinists, and John Duvall, cello. The soprano solo of “Mary at the Tomb” was beautifully rendered by Mrs. Loren Sage. The music of the cantata was of a high grade and was Exceptionally well rendered. The morning services were also largely musical. .At this service Miss Anna Leonard sang the solo “My Redeemer and My Lord,” by Dudley Buck. The Sunday school hour was given to an Easter program by the members of the school.

Methodist Church Notes.

The Easter services at the Methodist church were a great success. There were 451 at Sunday school and $66 was given for the missionary collection. The morning service brought out a large congregation and Dr. Curnick preached upon “The Resurrection of Christ.” The Epworth League had 66 present. The sacred concert at night was one of the finest concerts ever given by the church. The entire church building was crowded from the front doorsto the wnidows in the Sunday school room. All the singers did their parts with great credit and the solos ana quartettes were greatly appreciated. The organ pieces played by Mrs. Gwin were wonderful and delighted everyone. The Methodist church is prospering along every line of church activity and the Sunday school and congregations are larger than they have ever been. The Brotherhood will give a supper and entertainment Friday evening, May sth. It is expected to have Dr. Tillitson, of Greencastle, as tne speaker of the evening.

Seed Mixtures For Grass.

The following seed mixtures are recommended by the yard improvement committee of the “Cleanup and Paintup” bureau for grassing yards: Mixture for Shady Places. Kentucky Blue Grass....4o per cent Wood Meadow Grass... .40 per cent Various Leaved Fescue.. .10 per cen. Crested Dog’s Tail 10 per cent Mixture for Terrace and Slopes. Creeping Bent •*> per cent Crested Dog’s Tail 25 per cent Canada Blue Grass 25 per cent Kentucky Blue Grass cent Mixture for Sandy Soil. Kentucky Blue Grass .. .25 per cent Creeping Bent 30 per cent Rhode Island Bent 30 per cent Fine Leaved Fescue .....15 per cent Mixture for>Clay Soils. Kentucky Blue Gfass ... -b0 per cent Fancy Red Top ....... -30 per cent English Rye 20 P er cent The per cent is expressed m relation to the weight and when , thoroughly cleaned fancy grades are used throughout. If clover is wanted, it should be sown separately as it is heavy and settles to the bottom of the measure.

MONON BRAKEMAN CAUGHT STEALING

John J. O’Herren Smuggled Baggage To Chicago and Swiped All the Contents.

Monon detectives Schofield and Hayes, of the Monon railroad, have just completed a clever job of detective work and have found that trunks which disappeared after being put on board the Monon train were stolen by John J. O’Herren, a passenger brakeman on trains No. 5 and 6, passing through Repsselaer. It is alleged that O’Herren, who had a good reputation with the Monon, was living with a woman from Bedford in Chicago and that his plan of stealing 'baggage was to procure regulation baggage checks and when the small town of Orleans was reached, that being a transfer station, he would look the baggage over, pick out a trunk that looked good, tear off the old check and substitute a new one, billing the trunk to Chicago. He would have the duplicate check and when the trunk arrived in Chicago he would give the check to a transfer man and have it taken to the house he and the woman occupied. They went under the name of Mr. and Mrs.

Jack McNeeley. The detectives managed to learn the address to which a trunk was recently sent and went there. Neither McNeeley or wife were at home but a maid informed the detectives that they were down town. They saw O’Herren’s picture on a dresser and asked the maid whose picture it was and she said it was McNeeley’s. Soon O’Herren appeared and when the detectives confronted him with the evidence he confessed. On one occasion about a year ago he procured a trunk that had SI,OOO worth of contents. He said that this had been shipped to Cali? fomia. The detectives as well as Monon officials were greatly surprised when they found that O’Herren was guilty of the thefts as he had stood high with them. His wife, who is said to have learned of his double living, has filed a petition for a divorce. After the alleged confession of O’Herren he was discharged from the seX of the Monon but it is Uhder--stood that he will not be prosecuted.

Otis Crandall May Wear Giant Uniform This Year.

Otis Crandall, of Wadena, one of the strong big league pitchers for a number of years, may again wear a New York Giant uniform, according and Christy Mathewson. Crandall jumped to the Federal League last year but McGraw may again take him back. McGraw said that Crandall just missed being a great pitcher—-that ne had to be .in a tight place before he would show his best. That is the reason that he was such a good relief pitcher. " Doc” Crandall appeared to be going back a couple of years ago but tie pitched excellent ball in the Federal League last year. McGraw says that “Doc would fit in fine with his present plans and if Fielder Jones at St. Louis can’t use him he may put 3 Giant uniform on him again.

Marriage License.

Elhausen Potts, bom Laurel, Ind., Nov. 6, 1844, residence Rensselaer, occupation farmer, second first dissolved by death in 1904, and Elizabeth R. Thompson, bom Columbus, Ohio, Nov. 10, 1843, residence Rensselaer, third marriage, first two dissolved by death.

Doctors O. K. Night Air

Urge Sleeping With Windows Open, t if you want red cheeks in the morning have your bedroom windows well open all night—thus do the modem physicians dispose of the old superstition about the miastma of night air. Fresh air and open bowels are the first and foremost health rules. If nature needs assistance in the shape of a laxative use the natural, vegetable laxative—castor oil, the doctors first thought in all stomach and intestinal disorders-- —it not only removes the cause, but heals at the same time. This may now be had in jellied forrir and deliciously flavored. Ask for Covington’s CASTOR-JELL. On sale at B. F. Fendig’s Drug Store. Castor Products Co., Cleveland, O.

. THE WEATHER. Probably fair tonight and Tuesday; frost in exposed places tonight.

Dr. F. A. Turfler made a business trip to Lowell today.

TWO MURDERS OCCURS ON LAFAYETTE STREET

Booze is to Blame For Murder of Lafayette Colored Boy and Pole From Reynolds. Two men, one craving for liquor and the other a’ready having taken too much upon himself, are responsible for the death of Edward Manson, colored, 15 years old, of Lafayette, and Joseph Paskiewich, of Reynolds, who was in Lafayette. The murder of the former occurred Saturday evening and the other murder early Sunday morning. The murderers did not know each other and their crimes were entirely separate. Henry Brock, a native of Somerset, Ky., but who has been working in Dayton for the Terre Haute, Indianapolis and Eastern Traction company, had laid off work Saturday and was J spending the day in Lafayette. He visited the various saloons and by j noon he was having his troubles in navigating. Brock bought a revolver in the afternoon and after another visit to a saloon signified his intention of shooting up the town. He started down the street and as he turned a corner young Manson accidentally bumped into him. When the boy turned to apologize Brock fired five shots, two of them taking effect.

The lad died at St. Elizabeth’s hospital Sunday evening. Brock went away after the shooting and was captured on his way home about 10 o’clock. He had gotten rid of the revolver but had three shells on his person. He was staggering badly and denied having had a gun or doing any shooting, although he admitted that he had bumped into a colored boy in town. The second murder occurred Sunday morning near the Monon depot. Joseph PasEiewich, a Pole, who makes his home in Reynolds, was the victim, as the result of blows on the head from Joseph Beldin, to whom ..he Pole had refused to give some booze whicn he had in his suit case.

Beldin was with three pals when the trouble came about. Beldin was determined to have some of the Pole’s liquorandwhenhedrd not succeed he struck him and kocked him down. He then ran and no clew was left as to who was the murderer until the police officers learned that Beldin and three pals had been seen near the depot before the trouble. The men were rounded up and Beldin finally confessed in a written statement. Paskiewick was unconscious when found and died at the St. Elizabeth hospital a short time rnter. Beldin and his friends and Brock and a friend with him at the time of the murder are held in connection with the murders.

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DEMOCRATS TO HOLD STATE CONVENTION

Arriving Now In Indianapolis to Nominate Adair For Governor and Taggart For Senate.

The democratic state convention will be held in Indianapolis Wednesday and the vanguard began arriving in the state capital Sunday. The convention will not, represent many contests as the primary selected John A. M. Adair for governor and John Worth Kern for the senate and all this convention will do is to ratify the primary result. The death since the primary of Senator Shively makes the naming of another senatorial candidate necessary and it is now- a foregone conclusion that Thomas Taggart, who was named by Governor Ralston for the place, will be nominated to make the race this fall against James E. Watson, named by the re-

publicans. Harry S. New, the other republican candidate, will run against Senator Kern, who seeks re-election. Senator Taggart does not find busi- * riess so rushing at Washington that he can not take time to come back for j the convention and he is expected in [ Indianapolis Tuesday. The blond boss may decide not to accept the nomination and some of his friends are saying that he will not but the general impression is that his admirers will be so entirely in charge of the convention that they will put him on the ticket. The only other person mention is Governor Ralston. Delegates to the national convention to be held in St. Louis beginning June 14th will be selected by districts Tuesday evening and the delef gates at large, 4 in number, will be chosen at the convention Wednesday. There will be 1,363 delegates in the convention. Governor Ralston will make the keynote speech Wednesday morning and will act as temporary chairman. His speech and the platform are expected to contain a sweeping approval of the Wilson administration and also o? the democratic administrations of the state, including the primary law, public service commission and all laws of the past democratic controlled legislatures.

A new line of Harper and Brown buggies just received at Scott Brothers.

LOTS FOR SALE IN Leopold’s Addition The following parties have bought lots dn Leopold’s addition and are contemplating building: A. F. Long, H. O.„ Johnson, Grant-Warner Lumber Co., and’ Albert Swartzell. Mr. Leopold has a number of well-located lots which he will sell at reasonable prices and at terms to suit the purchaser. Anyone wanting to buy should see him.

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